The Government of Maharashtra introduces the Maharashtra Agriculture–Artificial Intelligence (MahaAgri-AI) Policy 2025–2029, establishing a 500 crore fund, three-tier governance, and AI-driven platforms like Agristack and A-DeX. This initiative integrates AI, IoT, drones, and predictive analytics to modernize the state’s farming and enhance yields.
Key points
- INR 500 crore funding allocated for first three years under the MahaAgri-AI policy.
- Establishment of cloud-based Agriculture Data Exchange (A-DeX) and sandbox environment connecting central and state agri databases.
- Integration of AI-enabled remote sensing, UAV surveys, IoT devices, computer vision and predictive analytics for precision farming.
Q&A
- What is A-DeX?
- How is the INR 500 crore fund managed?
- What roles do Agritech Innovation Centres play?
